General Laborer

Scrap Yard - General Laborer We are looking for hard-working, dependable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a General Laborer. As a Laborer you will be responsible for the unloading, processing, and disassembly of various types of scrap metal; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties to ensure the highest quality of scrap material is processed and shipped to our customers in a safe, effective manner. This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and Lowry Metals Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Operating hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Responsibilities Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles Material handling / sorting - pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling up hoppers Disassembling small equipment, cutting wires, torquing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts. Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product e.g. metal shears, band saw and wire strippers, alligator shear, skid steerer, forklift, Direct traffic of yard vehicles traveling through yard Maintenance - selecting and using tools properly, pulling and installing parts for machinery, working with other employees to assist machinery repair Housekeeping - sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and debris collection Clean-up work area at the end of shift • Keep work areas neat and orderly Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions Organizing materials to have more effective use of space Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner • Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members. Qualifications Must pass a medical physical and drug test Must pass a background check Preferred - high school diploma or GED Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE Job Expectations Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & Lowry Metals Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements Work Environment:

Scrap metal yard, outdoor

Equipment & Tools:

Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE.

Physical Demand Level:

Moderate to heavy

Work Capacity:

Laborer Work Capacity Sensory Demands:

Hearing, vision, smell, touch, and taste

Hand Movements:

Repetitive motions, gripping Benefits Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Personal & Sick Days Health Insurance 401K w/

Company Match Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person